Jan 08, 2025
(WFRV) - With multiple respiratory viruses traveling throughout Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) urges Wisconsinites to take precautions and get protected. In a release, the Wisconsin DHS said "It's not too late for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines." Health Department: Case of mumps confirmed in Wisconsin "The best way to protect yourself and those around you from respiratory viruses is to get vaccinated," DHS Respiratory Disease Epidemiologist Tom Haupt said. Anybody six months or older can get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Infants, pregnant people and older adults may be eligible for the RSV vaccine. As of the release, the DHS Influenza Vaccine Dashboard shows that 31% of Wisconsinites have gotten a flu shot while 15% have gotten an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Though both are respiratory diseases, they are caused by different viruses, thus requiring different shots. Both can be done in the same appointment if desirable. According to the release, RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants. Infants that are 8 months or younger with increased risks can get treatments, as can babies 9-19 months old. Pregnant women from 32-36 weeks can get an RSV vaccine as well, while adults 75 and older as well as 60-74 with increased risks are eligible too. DNR confirms CWD in western Wisconsin wild deer, bans renewed in 2 counties The DHS also recommended steps to increase protection alongside vaccines, from washing hands often and disinfecting commonly used surfaces. Those who are sick should consider staying home when symptomatic and wash hands often. For more data and information, visit the DHS website.
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